Book Clubs
The Oswego Public Library District offers book clubs for a variety of ages. Newcomers are always welcome!
ADULT SERVICES BOOK CLUBS
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club
Discusses plots, settings, and characters of favorite sci-fi, fantasy, and horror novels. Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Contact group moderator Andrea in Adult Services for more information.
Montgomery Campus | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 14 | The Golem and the Jinni | Helene Wecker |
| February 11 | Bird Box | Josh Malerman |
| March 10 | Ender’s Game | Orson Scott Card |
| April 14 | Elantris | Brandon Sanderson |
| May 12 | Bone White | Ronald Malfi |
| June 9 | Here and Now and Then | Mike Chen |
| July 14 | Trail of Lightning | Rebecca Roanhorse |
| August 11 | Who Fears Death | Nnedi Okorafor |
| September 8 | Station Eleven | Emily St. John Mandel |
| October 13 | Craven Manor | Darcy Coates |
| November 10 | Circe | Madeline Miller |
| December 8 | No Discussion |
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Provides an opportunity for readers to share insights and discover new books. Meets the second Thursday of each month. Contact group moderator Laura in Adult Services for more information.
Oswego Campus | 1:00 – 2:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 9 | The Thirteenth Tale | Diane Setterfield |
| February 13 | An American Marriage | Tayari Jones |
| March 12 | Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine | Gail Honeyman |
| April 9 | The Lost Vintage | Ann Mah |
| May 14 | The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah |
| June 11 | The Woman Who Smashed Codes | Jason Fagone |
| July 9 | The Wife Between Us | Greer Hendricks |
| August 13 | The Leisure Seeker | Michael Zadoorian |
| September 10 | Lab Girl | Hope Jahren |
| October 8 | The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo | Taylor Jenkins Reid |
| November 12 | The Big Burn | Timothy Egan |
| December 10 | No Discussion |
Mystery Book Club
Discusses plots, settings, and characters of favorite mysteries. Meets the third Wednesday of each month. Contact group moderator Andrea in Adult Services for more information.
Oswego Campus | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 15 | Iron Lake | William Kent Krueger |
| February 19 | Sworn to Silence | Linda Castillo |
| March 18 | IQ | Joe Ide |
| April 15 | Stillhouse Lake | Rachel Caine |
| May 20 | Life or Death | Michael Robotham |
| June 17 | Down the River Unto the Sea | Walter Mosley |
| July 15 | A Death of No Importance | Mariah Fredericks |
| August 19 | The Bat | Jo Nesbø |
| September 16 | The Man Who Came Uptown | George Pelecanos |
| October 21 | Paper Ghosts | Julia Heaberlin |
| November 18 | A Beautiful Blue Death | Charles Finch |
| December 16 | No Discussion |
Award Winners & Classics Book Discussion Group
Discusses classic novels and recent award winners. Meets the first Thursday of each month. Contact group moderator Gloria in Adult Services for more information.
Oswego Campus | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 2 | The Stranger in the Woods | Michael Finkel |
| February 6 | A Gentleman in Moscow | Amor Towles |
| March 5 | Queenie | Candice Carty-Williams |
| April 2 | The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper | Phaedra Patrick |
| May 7 | This Is How It Always Is | Laurie Frankel |
| June 4 | The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter | Carson McCullers |
| July 2 | True Grit | Charles Portis |
| August 6 | Lily and the Octopus | Steven Rowley |
| September 3 | Trust Exercise | Susan Choi |
| October 1 | Manhattan Beach | Jennifer Egan |
| November 5 | Varina | Charles Frazier |
| December 3 | Did You Ever Have a Family | Bill Clegg |
NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB
Adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will read and discuss a book together. Join us to have fun reading, learning, and making new friends!
Ages 16 – Adult
Oswego Campus | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Friday, March 13, 20, 27
Friday, April 3, 17, 24
YOUNG ADULT SERVICES BOOK CLUBS
For additional information about any of the Young Adult Services Book Clubs, contact Young Adult Services at 630-978-1655 or email YoungAdultServices@oswego.lib.il.us. Registration is required.
PIZZA & PAGES
Come ready to talk about some of your favorite books and enjoy some pizza!
Grades 6-9
Oswego Campus | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, June 20
Thursday, July 25
YOUTH SERVICES BOOK CLUBS
For more information about any of the Youth Services Book Clubs, contact Youth Services at 630-978-1272 or email youthreference@oswego.lib.il.us. Registration is required.
MISS BECKY’S BOOK CLUB
We’ll read a great book, discuss, and do a related activity at each class. Meets the third Wednesday of each month.
Grades K – 1
Oswego Campus | 6:30 – 7:15 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Saving Fiona | Thane Maynard |
| Feb 19 | Little Red Fort | Brenda Maier |
KIDS + BOOKS = FUN!
At each class we’ll start reading a book & do a related activity. Copies of the book will be available to finish at home. Meets the Food may be served at this program.
Grades 2 – 3
Montgomery Campus | 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Wednesdays, January 22 & February 26
I Survived This Book Club
If you love the I Survived, series you’ll want to come to this book club. Each month we’ll read one of the books and do an awesome activity related to the story. Meets the third Monday of each month.
Grades 4– 5
Oswego Campus | 6:30 – 7:15 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20 | I Survived the Children’s Blizzard of 1888 | Lauren Tarshis |
| Feb 17 | I Survived the Joplin Tornado | Lauren Tarshis |